SeasonMapSyracuse (Siracusa) weather in March
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March in Syracuse: cool, a little rain, with clean air — an excellent time to visit.
#3 of 12 months in Syracuse · #303 of 1383 destinations to visit in March · comfort 86/100 (tier A)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Traveller notes on Syracuse in March
Other months in Syracuse
Sicily's forum calls May outstanding for Syracuse — warm without being hot, flowers blooming, ahead of peak tourist season. Regulars note days can turn genuinely warm to hot in full sun while evenings cool down enough for a light layer, and that the sea stays chilly even on a 30°C day since local beach season doesn't really start until June.
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Syracuse climate normals — March
| Daytime high | 17°C / 62°F | 🙂 cool |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 11°C / 52°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 15°C / 59°F | |
| Sea temperature | 15°C / 59°F | 🥶 cold sea |
| Rainfall | 45 mm / 1.8 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 6 days | |
| Humidity | 76% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 9°C / 49°F | |
| Sunshine | 10.1 h/day | |
| Daylight | 12 h | |
| Wind | 23 km/h / 14 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 46 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Syracuse in March
How busy the place itself is — school and mass holidays, the months an editor tagged, and how sought-after the weather makes them. Never part of the comfort score.
BusyHoly Week, school holidays in 4 of the markets that fill it(estimated)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
Best months for Syracuse's weather
Ranked by this destination's own climate comfort score across the year — a different thing from how busy it gets (see Crowds above).
Fair weatherSyracuse's weather doesn't swing hard through the year — comfort stays fairly steady in every month.
What's on in Syracuse in March
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Holiday
Holy Week
29 Mar – 6 AprCrowdedProcessions through Ortigia's lanes and the first week the sea-front tables come out. It is also when Sicilians travel, so the island's roads and ferries are at their fullest. Source ↗
Nearby, and something's on
Within 300 km of Syracuse — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.
Where is Syracuse?
Syracuse in March — FAQ
- Is March a good time to visit Syracuse?
- March in Syracuse: cool, a little rain, with clean air — an excellent time to visit. It ranks #3 of 12 months for Syracuse on SeasonMap's comfort score (86/100).
- What is the weather like in Syracuse in March?
- In March, Syracuse averages a daily high of 16.7°C and a low of 11°C, with about 44.7 mm of rain over roughly 6.3 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Syracuse in March?
- Syracuse has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 46 in March.
Other months in Syracuse
Warmer or cooler than Syracuse in March
Similar destinations in Southern Europe — March
Within 300 km: Catania's Carnevale di Acireale around 1 Feb – 5 Mar, and Valletta's Malta Carnival around 1 Feb – 10 Mar.